On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 495), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at historical blades in his collection, all gifts from his brother, that have seen action, including the Collins Machete, a Kris from the Philippines, and a US 1918 Trench Dagger, among others.

He also shows off one of the gifts he received from the Splitting Slices YouTube channel: a Victorinox Swiss Army 2.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech RAM-LOK Stitch, Jack Wolf Knives Midnight Jack, the T.Kell Knives MR-1, and the Divo Knives Pony Stout (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• 2024 Batch of Kopis Designs L-Via

• New Tactile Knife Co. Folder Features SNECX Superlock

• Cool New Clip Point from Kombou and Bestech

• Civivi Starflare: Sleek New Wharnie Button Lock

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at several new knives including the Kissing Cranes Kris Stilleto, Teseract Tactical NF1, the Turner CNC Elvia V2 (on loan from Jocksknife), and the Kopis Designs L-Via.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/495.

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